EHRA Clinical Electrophysiology with Emphasis on Catheter Ablation

EHRA is proud to once again offer this unique training opportunity for individuals and centres.

Scope

To provide an opportunity for clinical training in the field of arrhythmias and cardiac pacing in an ESC member country, for medical graduates having completed their cardiology training but before obtaining a permanent, senior staff or consultant position.

The goal of this award is to help young candidates attain clinical competence and acquire high-quality experience in electrophysiology practice which will enable them to contribute to improving academic standards upon return to their own country.

Individuals

EHRA Training Fellowships are offered to give physicians the opportunity to get specialised training in clinical electrophysiology (EP) in a regular ESC member country preferably outside their home country.

Physicians need to have completed their cardiology training but not yet obtained a consultant or equivalent permanent status.

This training fellowship promotes the development of academic medicine in the field of clinical electrophysiology with emphasis on catheter ablation:

• For physicians with more extensive experience in electrophysiology (EP): the one-year training fellowship will deal with advanced mapping diagnosis and ablation of complex substrates, amongst other topics.

Centres

A unique aspect of the EHRA Training Fellowship is that the association is pleased to match individuals with EHRA Recognised Training Centres.

Application

The Selection Committee will review applications from both individuals and centres and provide the most-suitable match to ensure a successful collaboration during the training fellowship.

All applicants must be: 

• a citizen or permanent resident of an ESC member country
• an EHRA Member

Before applying, candidates and centres should carefully read the Rules and Regulations of the EHRA Training Fellowship programme. 

Application process for candidates

• Applications are submitted exclusively via an online form 
• Applications by email or paper applications will not be accepted
• To access the online application form please log in to your My ESC account and select 'New Application' in the 'Grant' section and select 'Candidate Application' 

The applicant must apply through the online application form.

The online application process is divided into three parts:

• Part A – main application form to be filled in online by the applicant
• Part B – application form to be filled in by the head of department or supervisor, and uploaded by the applicant
• Part C – application form to be filled in by the Referee, and uploaded by the applicant

NB: Parts B and C must be uploaded in the main online application form (Part A) by the applicant.

Important: The EHRA Training Fellowship application form will be visible and accessible during the application period only if you fulfil the eligibility criteria. If you cannot access it but believe that you are eligible, check your My ESC account to ensure that your information is accurate. If it is, please contact EHRA for assistance.

Rules and regulations

For further information, access the rules and regulations for the EHRA clinical electrophysiology with emphasis on catheter ablation training fellowship.

Application process for centres

• Applications are submitted exclusively via an online form
• Applications by email or paper applications will not be accepted
• To access the online application form please log in to your My ESC account and select 'New Application' in the 'Grant' section and select 'Centre Application'

 Deadline to apply: 15 November 

EHRA training fellowship grading process

• The online grading tool is set and shared with the EHRA Selection committee members
• Each EHRA Selection Committee member grades individually
• An EHRA Selection Committee meeting is organised to nominate the final winners, select the training centres, and proceed with the matching
• The EHRA Selection Committee will evaluate applications through the analysis of the basic theoretical and practical experience, previous training experience, scientific engagement and personal project